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Domestic violence remains a rampant problem in the U.S. Though most people in romantic relationships will not experience violence, enduring violence from a partner is a painful reality for one in four women and one in seven men. This...read more
As a convicted sex offender, you may face more serious consequences after serving your sentence than had you been convicted of most other crimes. Society ostracizes sex offenders without even knowing what crimes they committed. Part of this is...read more
A defendant who is convicted of a crime may ultimately be grateful to avoid a jail or prison sentence by being placed on probation instead. Judges may grant probation during sentencing, but probation may also be agreed to as...read more
In 2014, the State of California passed a gun violence restraining order law in response to the Isla Vista shooting. The law allows immediate family members to petition a judge to order the temporary removal of guns from an...read more
Receiving a call that someone you care about has been arrested can be shocking. Suddenly, in that moment, dozens of questions run through your mind, and all you can think about is what you can possibly do to help....read more
Domestic violence negatively impacts the lives of everyone involved. From victims who sustain physical, emotional, and psychological harm to offenders who must face the legal consequences of their actions, these incidents strain familial bonds and hold individuals back from...read more
Domestic abuse is a severe and pervasive problem in the United States. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 32.9% of women and 27.3% of men in California have been targets of intimate partner violence, sexual intimate partner...read more
In California, some of the most challenging cases to prosecute successfully are domestic violence cases. These cases often have very little evidence, and what evidence is provided may be conflicting since the two parties involved tend to have opposing...read more
Domestic violence allegations can unravel a person’s life without evidence that they have done anything wrong; yet, false allegations are more common than most people think. To make matters worse, California courts do not pursue charges against individuals who...read more
When the court convicts a domestic violence defendant of a domestic abuse crime, part of their sentence may involve probation. Probation is an alternative form of sentencing that allows you to serve your sentence outside of jail or prison....read more